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Women During The English Renaissance

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During the English Renaissance, when the political systems changed from english medieval feudal systems, women of all classes were greatly affected. The system during this time was patriarchal, giving men all of the power. Women lived the life of the underlying sex. Even when queens came to power over England, it was still the men who had ultimate control. The women of this time had no say so in hardly any matters. Women were taught to talk less and listen more. Females were able to speak their minds but their thoughts and ideas were shaped by men. From the day a women during this time was born their parents had all control over their lives. When the time of their marriage comes, the women will then be legally owned by their husbands. Women
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